Principal Field Operations Engineer - Federal
Dragos · United States · posted Aug 19, 2026
principalcybersecurity
What this role actually asks for
Extracted by RemoteHuntMust have
- •Experience with ICS/OT cybersecurity
- •Experience with network architecture
- •Experience with sensor placement
- •Experience with deployment strategies
- •Ability to work onsite at client locations
Nice to have
- •Experience with power plants, substations, manufacturing floors, refineries
Tools and technologies
Dragos Platform
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- ⚠office-required
The full posting
<div class="content-intro"><p><span class="TextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">At Dragos, the mission is personal. The systems we protect deliver the water you drink, power your home, and keep the hospitals your community depends on running. Those critical infrastructure systems that power our civilization around the world are under attack every day by adversaries. When those systems fail, people are </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">immediately</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8"> at risk. </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">We are the global leader in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">xOT</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8"> cybersecurity, combining technology, threat intelligence, and expert services. The people here chose this work because they understand </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">what is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8"> at stake</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW107525881 BCX8">. Here, you will find a remote-first mission-driven team across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC built on authenticity, transparency, and trust. If safeguarding the systems that protect your family, friends, and community is the kind of work that matters to you, you are in the right place.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW107525881 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":120,"335559739":160,"335559740":360}"> </span></p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0">This role </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0">interfaces with</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0"> the client directly and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0">is responsible for</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0"> planning, scoping, and implementing the Dragos Platform in customer environments. Be part of a hands-on and onsite team at power plants, substations, manufacturing floors, and refineries (to name a few), while performing installations and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0">assisting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW99382285 BCX0"> our customer partners in monitoring and safeguarding their infrastructure. </span> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Act as a trusted advisor and power-user of the Dragos platform, ensuring customers get maximum value for their ICS/OT security operations</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with client teams to design network architecture, plan sensor placement and support deployment strategies</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead deployments both onsite and remotely, ensuring seamless setup and integration</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Troubleshoot and resolve issues, providing break/fix support and working closely with engineering teams when escalation is needed</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage upgrades, patches and configuration changes to keep systems running at peak performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Dragos Intelligence and Services teams on investigations and special projects</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create clear, concise technical documentation to support customers and internal teams</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Qualifications</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" 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class="EOP Selected SCXW39463839 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW104952231 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW226268307 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW157167613 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW150467692 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW79977112 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="EOP Selected SCXW39463839 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"><span class="TextRun SCXW144085100 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW144085100 BCX0">Willingness to travel up to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW144085100 BCX0">30</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW144085100 BCX0">%</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW144085100 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Compensation</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Salary: </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> $165,000</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" 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<p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">#LI-BR1 #LI-REMOTE</span></p> <p> </p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>Dragos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local laws. All new hires must pass a background check as a condition of employment.</p></div>
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